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A Gold Mine... For Real

Firm developing desert’s first new gold mine in decades.Mining: The Golden Queen mine could unearth $1 billion in yellow metal.

By Mark Madler March 10, 2014 midnight $$ Share

Countrywide Offices Sold

Real Estate: L.A. developer spends $200 million on portfolio.

Real Estate: New owner takes over 10 former Countrywide office buildings.

Microbeads, Max Problem

Cosmetics: Valley firms taking plastic beads out of products.

Cosmetics: Microscopic plastic particles cause headaches for manufacturers.

Outdoor Firms Stand Up Against Billboard Take-Down

Advertising: Metro, Santa Clarita plan removal along rail right-of-way.

Advertising: Small businesses oppose billboard removal in Santa Clarita.

Judgment Day for Church?

Tony Alamo ministry lists Canyon Country compound for sale.

Apparel: Fashionista preacher Tony Alamo could divest his compound.

One Long Vacation for Casa Cabo

Was Burbank eatery victim of Jay Leno, KNBC departures?

Restaurant: Casa Cabo closes as customer base leaves Burbank.

Kids Act Grows Up At City Walk

Side gig by PR exec scores residence at Lovitz Comedy Club.

Entertainment: Children’s show Shushybye finds a home in Universal City.

Capri Sun? Not Inside This Pouch.

Moorpark firm develops new carrier for premium wine.

Retail: Jason Carignan hopes wine in a pouch will appeal to Gen X.

Healthy Deliveries

Food: A Calabasas service brings organic fruits and vegetables to your doorstep – at a price.

Food: Organic food delivered to your door is the order at Out of the Box Collective.

Camarillo Oil and Gas Firm Digs Deep in Poland

Energy: BNK Petroleum announces completion of promising gas well.

Energy: BNK Petroleum drills horizontal well in Poland.

Essia Health Writes Up Prescription for Success

Health Care: Medical scribe firm hires local CEO and opens West Valley office.

Health Care: Medical scribes and software support fuel growth at Essia Health.

Aging Sherman Oaks Mall Gets Needed Facelift

Retail & Hospitality: Westfield fixing up interiors, landscaping at mall last updated in 1981.

The big mall news in the Valley is the massive Village at Topanga project that will improve and connect Westfield Group’s two malls along Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

Doctors Draw Blood in Dispute With Health Net

Law: Partner at Michelman & Robinson wins insurance case.

Emergency rooms are known as big money-losers for hospitals, but when the losses extend to individual doctors, attorney Andrew Selesnick thinks enough is enough.

Dole Chief Donates $10 Million to Area YMCA

Giving: David Murdock helping fund Westlake Village project.

Billionaire and Dole Food Co. chief David Murdock recently gave $10 million to the planned Westlake Village Park and YMCA, bringing the donation total to $18.7 million.

Franchise Tax Board Gives Credit Where It’s Due

Finance: New state program lowers back taxes owed by firms.

Since staring his consulting firm four years ago, Brady Bryan has worked with accounting firms to help companies throughout Southern California take advantage of a tax incentive programs.

Glendale Brushes Off Critics of Arts Complex

Real Estate: Low-income units with artist preference win narrow approval.

In an effort to address both affordable housing needs and a desire for a more vibrant downtown, Glendale has approved a $30 million low-income apartment building – with a catch.